While today I am a firm believer in and advocate for the incredible benefits of therapy, I didn’t

always have this mindset. I was raised in a household that emphasized the values of upholding

the traditions and expectations of my culture and religion above all else, and as a result, I felt

constant pressure to perform my role as the “perfect daughter.” This often meant sacrificing my

own emotional needs or desires for the sake of pleasing others, especially my family and

community, and over time, this manifested within me as intense anxiety and self-criticism.

For years, I struggled with an internal battle—feeling confused and frustrated by my emotional

responses while desperately trying to push them down to feel in control. I found myself

consumed by overwhelming negative thoughts, and the weight of my emotions began to take a

serious toll on my overall well-being. It wasn’t until I started my own therapeutic

journey—where I was finally able to unpack my past—that I began to understand the root causes

of the emotional struggles that had followed me my entire life. Through therapy, I came to see

how my early life experiences had shaped me as an adult, and I finally had the space to explore

what I needed from myself and my relationships to heal these old emotional wounds.

Now, as a therapist, I strive to help my clients navigate their own journeys of self-discovery and

healing. I understand how easy it is to avoid painful emotions, but I also know that avoidance

often leads to deeper suffering and disconnection from ourselves and others. My approach is

grounded in understanding the unique life experiences of each client and helping individuals

identify the impacts of these specific experiences and relationships on their present-day lives. By

fostering self-awareness with compassion and patience, I support clients in recognizing unmet

needs, processing past traumas, breaking free from patterns of distress, and creating meaningful

change. I believe that therapy is a space where we can challenge old narratives, build healthier

relationships, and create a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling.

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In 2016, I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where I received my

bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in social and economic justice. Currently, I am

pursuing a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Denver, where I have earned my

master’s degree in clinical psychology. I have worked with a diverse population of clients and

have experience working with anxiety, depression, complex trauma, pre-and-post pregnancy

concerns, grief and loss, and LBGTQ+ concerns.